HUCA501: Learning and Development Specialist

All JerseySTEM roles are pro-bono (unpaid) positions. JerseySTEM is a mission-driven professional network of pro-bono contributors dedicated to improving access to STEM education and career pathways for underserved middle school girls in New Jersey.

Members contribute their professional skills and leverage their networks in service of the organization’s gender-equity agenda.

Membership is a minimum six-month commitment of approximately six flexible hours per week and includes a $100 refundable deposit, returned after six months of active membership. K-12 educators, retirees, veterans, interns, and students are exempt from the deposit.

This is a pro-bono Unpaid volunteer position.

JerseySTEM is looking for talented professionals across our departments to commit time and energy as long-term engagement for our mission to provide STEM education to underrepresented middle school girls. Under the direction of the Head of Human Capital, the Learning & Development Specialist will plan, organize and manage training and development activities for all volunteers. This includes assessing training needs & implementing training for existing volunteers as well as conducting training for all new volunteers joining JerseySTEM team. Examples of projects include Recruitment workflow training, Recruitment tools training and partnering with operational leaders for their specific training needs.

Prepare/Improve training guides and manuals for variety of disciplines throughout JerseySTEM

Assess training and development needs of the team and recommend new opportunities for organization improvement

Create and implement a methodology to evaluate training results and share with Human Capital Director and team

Flexible hours 4-6 hours a week commitment for a minimum of 3 months

Knowledge and experience with virtual learning approaches, including training program design, development, and execution

Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills

Experience overseeing HR learning and development projects from needs assessment through to design and implementation

Well organized, with strong attention to detail

Resourceful and creative

Reliable and accountable for achieving results

2+ years experience in Human Resources, with a specialty in training, learning and development, or talent development